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annunciator

noun
an·​nun·​ci·​a·​tor | \ ə-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce annunciator (audio) \

Definition of annunciator

: one that annunciates specifically : a usually electrically controlled signal board or indicator

Other Words from annunciator

annunciatory \ -​sē-​ə-​ˌtȯr-​ē How to pronounce annunciatory (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of annunciator

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annunciator was circa 1753

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